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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: ARC-1977-AC77-1068
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Aug 1, 1977

ARC-1977-AC77-1068

Illustration Preliminary Volcanic Terrain Map of Mars Regional Chart

ARC
NASA image: SPHEREx Preliminary Design (Illustration)
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Jan 5, 2021

SPHEREx Preliminary Design (Illustration)

NASA's SPHEREx mission will study the universe's early expansion, the history of galaxies, and the composition of...

JPL
NASA image: Preliminary Advanced Colloids Experiment
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Sep 29, 2011

Preliminary Advanced Colloids Experiment

ISS029-E-011867 (29 Sept. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 29 commander, works with the Light...

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NASA image: 1300479
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Jun 18, 2013

1300479

TODD MAY, LEFT, MANAGER OF THE SLS PROGRAM AT THE MARSHALL CENTER, DISCUSSES THE ROCKET'S SPECIFICATIONS WITH LEROY...

MSFC
NASA image: 1300906
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Aug 5, 2013

1300906

MORE THAN 250 PEOPLE FROM ACROSS NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER PARTICIPATED IN THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM (SLS)...

MSFC
NASA image: Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells
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Jun 23, 1967

Preliminary Measurements of Thin Film Solar Cells

George Mazaris, works with an assistant to obtain the preliminary measurements of cadmium sulfide thin-film solar...

GRC
NASA image: GSDO PDR (Preliminary Design Review) Morning Meeting
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Mar 20, 2014

GSDO PDR (Preliminary Design Review) Morning Meeting

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ground Systems Development and Operations, or GSDO, Program completed its preliminary...

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NASA image: GSDO PDR (Preliminary Design Review) Morning Meeting
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Mar 20, 2014

GSDO PDR (Preliminary Design Review) Morning Meeting

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Mike Bolger, program manager for the Ground Systems Development and Operations, or GSDO,...

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NASA image: GSDO PDR (Preliminary Design Review) Morning Meeting
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Mar 20, 2014

GSDO PDR (Preliminary Design Review) Morning Meeting

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Ground Systems Development and Operations, or GSDO, Program completed its preliminary...

KSC
NASA image: Mapping the Infrared Universe: Part 1
Image
Apr 14, 2011

Mapping the Infrared Universe: Part 1

This image is a map of the portion of the sky covered by the preliminary release of WISE data. WISE surveyed the...

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief: Sredinnyy Khrebet, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
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Jul 5, 2001

SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief: Sredinnyy Khrebet, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

The Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia is shown in this scene created from a preliminary elevation model derived...

JPL
NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay: Miquelon and Saint Pierre Islands
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Oct 20, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair with Landsat Overlay: Miquelon and Saint Pierre Islands

This stereoscopic satellite image showing Miquelon and Saint Pierre Islands, located south of Newfoundland, Canada,...

JPL
NASA image: Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction
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Feb 1, 2017

Subscale Glider Could Assist in Weather Studies, Prediction

The Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Land on Mars, or Prandtl-M, flies during a test flight. A new...

AFRC
NASA image: ARC-1998-ACD98-0200-1
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Oct 8, 1998

ARC-1998-ACD98-0200-1

SMART probe' Computerized Cancer Diagnostic Tool: A NASA Stanford Team is in the preliminary stages of developing a...

ARC
NASA image: Bennu Orbit Insertion
Video
Dec 31, 2018

Bennu Orbit Insertion

On December 31, 2018, OSIRIS-REx completed its Preliminary Survey of asteroid Bennu and entered into orbit. Bennu...

GSFC
NASA image: Bennu Orbit Insertion
Video
Dec 31, 2018

Bennu Orbit Insertion

On December 31, 2018, OSIRIS-REx completed its Preliminary Survey of asteroid Bennu and entered into orbit. Bennu...

GSFC
NASA image: Dusty Beginnings of a Star
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Nov 23, 2009

Dusty Beginnings of a Star

Are brown dwarfs born like stars, as in this rendering, or do they form like planets orbiting another star? A study...

JPL
NASA image: Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter
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May 19, 2020

Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-01234
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Mar 29, 2006

GRC-2010-C-01234

Fiber-Reinforced-Foam (FRF) Core Composite Sandwich Panel Concept for Advanced Composites Technologies Project -...

GRC
NASA image: Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)
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Mar 2, 2017

Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)

Mechanical technician Dan Pitts prepares a scale model of Lockheed Martin's Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST)...

GRC
NASA image: Orion SAJ Fairing
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May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

JSC
NASA image: Orion SAJ Fairing
Image
May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

JSC
NASA image: Prandtl Formation Flight
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Dec 4, 2018

Prandtl Formation Flight

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center conducted its first formation flight with the Preliminary Research Aerodynamic...

AFRC
NASA image: Orion SAJ Fairing
Image
May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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